How many syllables in "petru"?

"petru" has 2 lettergrepen (pe - tru).

How to divide "petru"?

"petru" divides into 2 parts: pe · tru.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (pe... tru) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"petru": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pe·tru

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PE-tru(pe · tru)● ○

Stress in "petru" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɛtruː⁄

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IPAˈpɛtruː

Lettergrepenpe·tru

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How many syllables in "petru"?: "petru" has 2 lettergrepen (pe - tru).
How to divide "petru"?: "petru" divides into 2 parts: pe · tru.
Where is the stress in "petru"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "petru"?: Say each syllable slowly (pe... tru) and listen on SayItVid.